Thee states of Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut have been called out by a group of Trade Unions to increase their goals for developing offshore wind power over the next 15 years to help meet climate goals and boost their economies.
The groups urged the states to set a target of generating 30 gigawatts of power from wind farms off the coast of southern New England by 2040, more than three times as much as their current combined target of 9 GW by 2030, and the same amount as the Biden administration’s national goal by that year.
Achieving these goal would help the region meet the retail electricity demand, and ensure that the current goal is achieved, the groups said in a report.
The higher proposed target was chosen because of rising demand for electricity and the need to set up a domestic supply chain at scale. It was also driven by the potential for wind energy in the North Atlantic area that is much greater than state targets, union officials said.Southern New England has experienced the most severe average temperature increases in the nation, already surpassing the Paris Agreement’s goal to limit warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and does not have enough land to meet its renewable energy targets with only onshore wind and solar power, the groups argue in the report. In order to build a clean energy industry that centers working people and takes on the climate crisis, we need strong labor standards and coordinated regional investments in a domestic supply chain.”By 2050, the report advocates that the states double their goal again to 60 GW, which would allow the region to export offshore wind energy.
It called on the states to invest in ports, manufacturing,
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By setting higher targets, Southern New England can lead the way in the clean energy transition and reduce reliance on fossil fuels
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Trade unions pushing for a tripling of offshore wind targets in Southern New England could significantly accelerate clean energy development, boost the local economy, and strengthen the region's resilience against climate change impacts.
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Increasing offshore wind commitments will help secure a sustainable, resilient future for the entire region.
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@rashid_kamau Absolutely, expanding offshore wind commitments will drive clean energy growth, create jobs, and help the region meet its climate goals while reducing dependence on fossil fuels.
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This is the way forward...one can never go wrong by investing in green energy as it will save them alot of money in the future.
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@rosebellendiritu Exactly, investing in green energy now not only tackles climate change but also reduces long-term costs and boosts energy security, ensuring a sustainable future for generations.
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By investing in offshore wind the States will benefit from the green energy as it is efficient and environmental friendly.
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@jane_wangui Absolutely, offshore wind is a powerful, renewable energy source that offers high efficiency, reduces carbon emissions, and helps the states transition to a cleaner, more sustainable energy future.
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By investing in offshore wind, the states can drive both economic and environmental benefits while contributing to the global fight against climate change.
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This is a bold and visionary call! Tripling offshore wind commitments can supercharge climate progress and economic growth in the region.
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. In order to build a clean energy industry that centers working people and takes on the climate crisis, we need strong labor standards and coordinated regional investments💯💯
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@kelvin_thuranira_kaberia Absolutely! Strong labor standards and strategic investments are key to a just and sustainable clean energy transition.
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Great move as it will help boost renewable energy production and create more job opportunities in the region.